Edison High School is a public high school near Richmond, Ohio, United States. It is the only secondary school in the Edison Local School District, covering students from the villages of Amsterdam, Bergholz, Empire, Irondale, Richmond, and Stratton, as well as most unincorporated areas in northern Jefferson County.
Serving 215 students in grades 7-8, Edison Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edison Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Edison Jr. High School's student population of 215 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1939
Colors
Black, Silver
School Rankings
Edison Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Jr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1856 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eddie The Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison Jr. High School's ranking?
Edison Jr. High School is ranked #1856 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Edison Jr. High School?
215 students attend Edison Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Edison Jr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison Jr. High School?
Edison Jr. High School has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edison Jr. High School offer ?
Edison Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edison Jr. High School part of?
Edison Jr. High School is part of Edison Local School District.
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